Thursday, April 10, 2008

On The Road Again...

Somewhere, heading west to Phoenix is the motorcoach of Mike and Angie Skinner. They don’t bother with private aircraft to get from place to place. Rather the Skinners do travel the old-fashioned way. "When we did Cup full time, there are so many demands on your time … sponsor, team and media," Mike Skinner said. "You cherish every day that you’re sleeping in your own bed." The bed, in the case, is on wheels. "While we’re going down the highway, she’s on the Internet finding cool places to go," Skinner said. "We’ve seen a lot of the country. I’ve played great golf courses, gone to great restaurants." Some of the Skinners’ favorite stops along the way include Coopers Rock, W.Va., Nashville, Tenn., and Tombstone, Ariz.

It seems really strange that Mike is in the car in Phoenix. Why is that? AJ was supposed to be back in the car this week. His tests at Phoenix were excellent. He was 3rd fastest! Really really strange. We are so anxious for AJ to be back in the car at Talledega! We look forward to seeing you back AJ!!

Well, I think the 84 team is way behind the 83, and the only reason the car even is in the race is because of Mike Skinner. Sorry to bust your bubble AJ fans, but I do not think he is ready for this level of racing yet. I don't think the 84 will make the race at 'Dega without Skinner driving it. He is one of the best qualifiers in Nascar. Good luck to you guys though, because I think this is a great overall team and you all seem like fantastic fans. Don't get me wrong, I like AJ, I just think he is not ready for Cup racing.

wth are you talking about? AJ can easily make Talladega. last year there were a bunch of Toyota's trying to qualify for the race. AJ qualified in the top 10 last year and had to go home. today the #84 has less competition, less TRD engines to beat.

So if the 84 team is that far behind the 83 and the only reason they are in the race is because of Skinner - what does that have to do with AJ? Maybe that explains why AJ hasnt made races. The 84 TEAM needs to be better. Having Mike in the car only shows us that you cant try and put all the blame on AJ here. Mike may be a better qualifier, but the car has not been competitive on race days. I think thats a proven point - regardless who the driver is!

You need to re read your comments. You make NO SENSE....IF he qualified in the top ten, why would he have to go home?I agree, the 84 team is not very good right now. The ONLY reason they are even making races is because of Mike. When they go to race trim the car stinks. Hopefully they will be able to improve that with time. I hope you guys prove me wrong next weekend and AJ makes the race, but I have my doubts.

Adam, you are sorely mistaken if you think AJ is a better driver then Mike Skinner. At least Skinner gets the car in the race. Some of you are wearing some real rose-colored glasses when it comes to AJ. He will be gone by the end of the season.